2nd Graders Help Cornell Researchers
source: http://www.sciencecheerleader.com/2009/10/2nd_graders_help_cornell_researchers/
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"Scientists are turning to kids and adults in an effort to create a much clearer picture of the epidemiology of pigeons. Why are there so many different colors of pigeons in the world? Sure, humans selectively bred them to bear beautiful colors but once they were released back into the wild, scientists predicted they’d revert back to the colors of their wild relatives in the Mediterranean. But they haven’t, even after 400 years. No other feral animal has kept so many domestic colors for more than a few generations.
By recording observations about urban pigeons, citizen scientists, like these 2nd graders, are helping scientists understand:
* why pigeons continue to exist in so many colors
* which color morphs pigeons prefer for mates"
Find out more about Cornell's "Pigeon Watch" and how you can get involved on the Science Cheerleader website!
By recording observations about urban pigeons, citizen scientists, like these 2nd graders, are helping scientists understand:
* why pigeons continue to exist in so many colors
* which color morphs pigeons prefer for mates"
Find out more about Cornell's "Pigeon Watch" and how you can get involved on the Science Cheerleader website!
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